Chardonnay

(Shar-do-nay) Chardonnay was the most popular white grape through the 1990’s. It can be made sparkling or still.

Chardonnay makes the principle white wine of Burgundy (Bourgogne, France), where it originated. Chardonnay is versatile and is grown with success in most viticultural areas under a variety of climatic conditions. Yet it only amounts to 2 percent of the world vine areas. Total chardonnay vines cover more than 160,000 hectares (400,000 acres).